2Cor 12:7 | PNT | STEP | Lest I should be exalted , etc. This verse shows that refers to himself. There was given me a thorn in the flesh . Generally supposed to be some painful physical infirmity. See . The messenger of Satan . All physical evils are due to sin and hence are ascribed to Satan. This thorn was (1) in the flesh; (2) it buffeted or assailed him; (3) it was permitted to prevent undue exaltation, hence must have been humiliating.

2 Corinthians 12:7

Lest I should be exalted, etc. This verse shows that 2Co 12:2 refers to himself.

There was given me a thorn in the flesh. Generally supposed to be some painful physical infirmity. See Ga 4:13,14.

The messenger of Satan. All physical evils are due to sin and hence are ascribed to Satan. This thorn was (1) in the flesh; (2) it buffeted or assailed him; (3) it was permitted to prevent undue exaltation, hence must have been humiliating.